box seat

noun

1
a
: a seat in a box (as in a theater or grandstand)
b
: a position favorable for viewing something
2

Examples of box seat in a Sentence

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After his performance recently at the Savannah Bananas game at Rate Field, Chance the Rapper, real name Chancelor Bennett, returned with a smile to his box seats, accompanied by family. Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 They might also be asked to coordinate media appearances, or secure box seats for a marquee event. Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 With its immaculate box seats and stage to rival any Broadway theater, the Grand Ballroom is the city’s only three-tiered ballroom, accommodating an astounding 1,550 guests. Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025 Their parents started giving them money for the grandstand or even box seats. Michael Thomas, New Yorker, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for box seat

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of box seat was in 1801

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“Box seat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/box%20seat. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

box seat

noun
: a seat in a box of a theater or stadium
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